Indiendo Productions was founded in 2009 by Waynesboro natives William and Thomas Derrick and Mitch Walck.

Stephanie Harbaugh/The Record Herald

Three Waynesboro natives recently wrapped up filming their short film “Lion” in the area.

“Lion” was filmed early this month by Indiendo Productions — founded in 2009 by brothers William Derrick, 25, and Thomas Derrick, 24, and their friend Mitch Walck, 23, all of Waynesboro. It is set in Waynesboro, the Star Inn in Greencastle and Chocolate Park Tavern in Cascade.

The short film centers around two men, Walter, portrayed by Sean Bailey, of Rockville, Md., and Bradly, portrayed by Forrest Riling, of Bethesda, Md. The men meet each other at a bar and strike up a conversation. That conversation unfolds into a friendship, but as the conversations dig deeper into their pasts and present, the men find the friendship may not be as appealing as first thought.

“The characters are so interesting. They both need each other on different levels. When they recognize what the other person desires, it creates an unforeseen peril for both characters,” said William Derrick.

‘The Object’

“Lion” is a stepping stone for Indiendo Productions toward the goal of a feature-length film called “The Object.” Several short films, beginning with “Lion” will lead up to “The Object,” with characters and themes to be tied throughout the films.

William Derrick, who wrote the films, revealed the object is a saxophone.

“We refuse to compromise on our dream film ‘The Object’ and as artists we don’t want to sell ourselves short,” said Derrick, explaining the decision to move forward with writing and shooting short films.

Filming

Once filming began, things easily came together for the crew members who enjoyed filming in their hometown and surrounding areas.

“We have a lot of history here,” said Derrick, who added as he drives along the roads of Franklin County he can see story ideas unraveling in his head.

“Some of the best filmmakers do justice to small towns,” said Derrick.

“It’s nice working with generous, hospitable people and it’s nice to live in an area were the local community is so supportive.

“I can say the owners of the businesses that we shoot at have a blast,” he continued. “They have fun watching the actors on set and I like to think we are providing them a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

“Editing should take a few weeks,” said Derrick, who noted his brother, Thomas, is the group’s cinematographer and editor.

William Derrick will be working with local musician Drew Adams — of the Drew Adams Project — and other musicians to help produce the musical score to accompany “Lion.”

“The music will be heavy on the jazz,” noted Derrick.

Hopes are to premiere “Lion” at the Maryland International Film Festival that will be held in Hagerstown in April 2013.

The filmmakers

The Derrick brothers — sons of Jim and Nancy Derrick of Waynesboro — have had a passion for filming since childhood.

“Thomas and I have been making films since we were 10 years old and we made all types,” said Derrick with a smile on his face.

Walck, the son of Craig and Jeanne Walck of Waynesboro, and a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School, actually directed a film for his senior project.

“We would not be able to do what we do without the support of our family and loved ones,” said Derrick. “They help make us believe that we’re doing the right thing.”

Since the inception of Indiendo Productions the group has produced two micro-budget films — costing less than $1,000 to produce — titled “Girl” and “Machine Room.”

To create the perfect film, each of the three brings a different perspective to the process.

“We all have our unique interests, tastes, and personal perspectives that make our films so much better,” said Derrick, who noted he begins by creating the vision and putting pen to paper; Walck creates the storyboards and puts pictures and visuals with the words; and Thomas Derrick is behind the camera capturing the film as it becomes a piece of art.

Jacob Washington, also of Waynesboro, helps the group with cinematography and in any other way he can.

“Jake is just as devoted and equally passionate about these films,” said Derrick.

On the Net

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